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    Iraq Power Question XPS m1710

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by gibran, Nov 12, 2007.

  1. gibran

    gibran Newbie

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    Im not completely knowledgeable on the subject so please bear with me.
    Isnt it true that there is a different type of connection overseas(specifically Iraq) or is it the amount of power that runs through. For my first deployment im definitely picking up a UPS and a spare battery for my laptop...but isnt there some type of power converter I need too?

    - What VA should I pick for my laptop? (1500VA 1285VA 500VA etc.)
    - What exactly am I looking to buy because of this difference in connections overseas?

    Thanks for any leads and help that anyone may provide me.
     
    gibran, Nov 12, 2007
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  2. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    Well, I'm from Kuwait. I think we share the same electricity as Iraq and the USA. It's Europe I think that has a different voltage (110vac vs.220) Anyway, no need to worry. I bought several notebooks from the states including an XPS M1710 and they all worked fine, the new chargers have an auto converter, it supplies enough electricity to the notebook and no more. All you need is a cable convertor.
     
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  3. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    Hold on, I just read some bad reviews on the link I provided. You get the idea though, right?
     
    MYK, Nov 12, 2007
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    Freelancer332 Notebook Evangelist

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    Freelancer332, Nov 12, 2007
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  5. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    Oops, I guess I almost messed up your XPS :eek:

    I'm actually typing this on an X61 that I bought from the USA, no problems at all.
     
    MYK, Nov 12, 2007
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    i'm @ the desert right now also.....not iraq though. anyways, they use 220v over here but they also supply power converters to everyone. i have a dell xps 1330 and it can be used in either 110v or 220v. i think most laptops can.
     
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    sidthafish Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm in Iraq right now and they only use 220v. I wouldn't worry about a stepdown converter unless you absolutly have to have 110v. As long as you use a good surge protector you'll be fine with wall power. Your laptops power supply should be autosensing and take 110-220v. If you're Army, you can pick up a surge protector at Camp Bhuering or any PX/BX that you go to.

    Believe me, you don't want to lug around the extra weight of a power converter if you don't need to.
     
    sidthafish, Nov 12, 2007
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  8. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    Get a complete care before you deploy!

    GL.
     
    ACHlLLES, Nov 12, 2007
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  9. sinstoic

    sinstoic Notebook Deity

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    Tell us what you ended up doing.
     
    sinstoic, Nov 12, 2007
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